Bhunu Beats the Best for U18 Trophy
Zimbabwe’s Valeria Bhunu emerged as girls’ Under-18 winner at the 2012 SAS Junior ITF 2 tournament in Stellenbosch on Friday, after beating SA’s Jessica Simpson 7-5 6-2
Simpson to Fly SA Flag at IFT
Tournament no. 3-seeded Jessica Simpson will fly SA’s flag against Zimbabwean Valeria Bhunu in the final of the SAS Junior ITF at the Maties Tennis Club in Stellenbosch on Friday, after beating second-seeded Elizabeth Kapari (Gha) 6-0 6-4 on Thursday.
Foreign Legion Shows Muscle in Stellenbosch
Ghana’s Elizabeth Kapari has beaten South Africa’s Morgan Dickason in straight sets (6-2 6-4, leading the way for an impressive day for the foreign players at the SAS Junior ITF 2 tournament in Stellenbosch.
Tops Seeds Duel for ITF Glory
Janet Koch and Jessica Simpson lead the SA hopes at the SAS Junior ITF 2 singles tournament in Stellenbosch, while twins Huibre-Mare and Louise-Mare Botes prepare to take their prospects forward after progressing in the doubles draw on Wednesday
Janet Koch Impresses in Stellenbosch
The girls’ top seed Janet Koch, caught the eye on the opening day of the SAS Junior ITF 2 tournament in Stellenbosch, on Monday, when she defeated Danica Brewer 6-2 6-0 in their first round encounter. Photo: Thys Lombard.
Class Wins the Day at Super 7 Final
Niritsa Rasolomalala forced a tight first-set advantage over Jade Pondicas in the Girls U18 Final of the Dunlop Gauteng North Junior Super 7 Tennis Tournament at the Groenkloof Tennis Stadium in Pretoria on Thursday, before dropping a single game in the second to ease to the 2008 title championship in style 6-4 6-1.
New Champ Set for Super 7 Decider
Wednesday was the day two top-seeded players bit the dust at the … in Pretoria, as the unseeded Jade Pondicas (GE) bt U18 No. 1 Veronique Luksich, and U14 favourite Lenice van Eyk lost to Zarah Razafimahatratra, but U16 and 12 top seeds Welma Luus and Theresa van Zyl won through to the semi-finals.
Top Super 7 Seeds Through to Semis
The tops seeds in each age-group category contesting the Dunlop Gauteng North Junior Super 7 Tennis Tournament at the Groenkloof Tennis Stadium in Pretoria have progressed through Tuesday’s round, while U14’s Jesse Grace is the sole second-seed remaining.
Lize Upends Favourite for Champs Title
Lise de Klerk overcame measured assessment to beat top-ranked Veronique Luksich 6-4 6-2 in the Girls singles final of the Slazenger Classic Western Province Super 7 Tennis Tournament, to claim the U18 trophy in Cape Town on Sunday.
Girls Bring out their Top Tennis
The two top-seeded U18 Girls made it to the semi-finals of the Slazenger Classic Western Province Super 7 Tennis Tournament, being played in Cape Town, when tournament favourite Veronique Luksich beat third-seeded Menanteau Moolman, and second-seeded Lize de Klerk easily overcame Jade Pondicas, both matches in straight sets.
Seeds Alive in Slazenger Results
Results of the Slazenger Classic Western Province Super 7 Tennis Tournament played in Cape Town on Friday, 21st December 2007: